Parlor Palms have been favorite houseplants since the Victorian era – their popularity has lasted longer than parlors themselves. Though quite hardy indoors, these easy-going palms are frustratingly prone to having their leaf tips turn brown. Let’s look at why your Parlor Palm has brown tips and how to restore the beauty of those elegant fronds. Why does my parlor palm have brown tips? The most common reason why Parlor Palms get brown tips is stress from improper lighting or watering....

Annual herbs to plant in fall: While many perennial herbs like thyme and oregano prefer well-drained soil that’s not overly fertile, the below annual herbs grow best when given compost and regular irrigation. Parsley – Of all the herbs I grow in fall, parsley is the one that I use the most. I’m constantly clipping sprigs of my curly and flat-leaved parsley for salads, marinades, soups, and pastas. Parsley’s ease of cultivation and versatility in the kitchen make it a prime candidate for a list of herbs to plant in fall....

English ivy is popular because of its evergreen trailing vines and low-demanding nature. Here’s a detailed list of some interesting facts and amazing English Ivy Benefits that will tempt you into growing this plant! Check out our article on best English Ivy varieties here English Ivy Benefits 1. Great Medicinal Plant According to a study by the Department of Zoology, St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling, India, hedera helix extract is potent against inflammation and arthritis....

These Herbs are not only known to bring good luck to home but are also crucial in channeling the natural flow of positive energy and purifying the environment. Herbs dispel negative energy and connect us to nature, which has therapeutic qualities. This article will take you through the Best Herbs That Attract Money and prosperity. Check out the Best Herbs for Protection here Best Herbs that Attract Money 1. Patchouli Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin...

By Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever wondered what the big deal is about having a greenhouse? I wondered this for years until one winter, when I was cooped up inside, and began watching a television show. It was about people who gardened heavily and produced much of their own food. Though their goals and my goals weren’t exactly the same, I saw the productivity and usefulness in this one structure....

Houseplants in a washroom can lend a touch of greenery to the feel while improving air quality. Here are the best Tropical Plants You Can Grow in the Bathroom to bring a bit of the jungle to your indoor space. Here are some vining houseplants for your bathroom Why Should You Grow Tropical Plants in Your Bathroom Houseplants in your bathroom will help to improve the air quality. Tropical plants can help to filter out many particulates while adding more oxygen to the place they grow....

1. Wine Barrel Planter Half wine barrels are a perfect contender to become successful, personable planters. What are the steps you need to follow–find out here. 2. DIY Tiered Planter Making a tiered wine barrel planter like this is really an engaging DIY gardening project. Learn how to make it at Centsational Style! 3. DIY Wine Barrel Planter This infographic has all the steps required to create this DIY wine barrel planter....

We have a detailed guide and ideas on How to Use Common Household Things in Your Garden that will help you to transform the look of your yard in a quirky way! Have a look at easy 5-minutes hacks here How to Use Common Household Things in Your Garden 1. Soda Bottles Soda bottles have many uses in the garden—you can make vertical planters and containers from them for growing shallow roots plants....

For me, the seed-starting season begins with early sowings of slow-growing plants like leeks, onions, geraniums, and pansies in mid-February. Today, I use a homemade three-tier light stand with simple four-foot long shop fixtures fitted with fluorescent bulbs. But, early on, I used my mother’s dining room table (sorry mom!). Best way to start seeds: grow lights or windowsills I was only about 16 years old when I first started sowing my own seeds indoors....

In our bok choy growing guide, you’ll find all you need to know to raise your own crop, including sowing for summer and fall harvests, and recommended cultivars. Bok choy, also known commonly as pak choi or sui bak choy, and botanically as Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis, is a non-heading cabbage that is native to China. There are dwarf types, called baby leaf bok choy, as well as full-size cultivars....

Turtle vine is a low creeping succulent that grows with rounded green leaves with an underlying purple tone. An easy plant to grow, it can be resilient and very low maintenance as long as you know the tips and tricks of Callisia Repens Care. So, let’s find out! Other Names: Creeping Basketplant, Turtle Vine, Bolivian Jew, Creeping Inch-Plant Learn how to care for bromeliads here Requirements for Growing Callisia Repens Potting and Propagation As the plant hardly grows above 4-5 inches tall, 4-6 inches of pot would be great....

QUESTION: Is it possible to grow garlic in a pot? What type of container can I use and does it have to be a large one? I’m limited on space. -Beth C ANSWER: You can grow garlic in pots with success as long as you follow a couple of simple guidelines. Your container must have drainage holes and needs to be at least six inches deep for one clove. To plant multiple cloves in the same container, you need one big enough to leave six inches of room in between the cloves....

Table of Contents The last thing you want to see in your yard is a cucumber beetle. No, really, I’m not kidding. If you are starting to see these little beetles scattered around your garden, that is a major problem. The larvae have a tendency to gnaw on the roots of your plants, and the adults chew on the foliage. Even worse, they spread plant disease. So what can you do to eliminate the spread of cucumber beetles?...

Humans are inherently curious, and that’s what leads us to such wonderful discoveries. So you should never let any query remain unanswered even if it sounds absurd! One such question is whether plants can hear music or any sound for that matter or not? Let’s find out Do Plants Like Music or not! Have a look at the sensory houseplants for a stimulating indoor garden here Can Plants Hear Sounds? Botanically speaking, plants can’t hear sounds, as there isn’t a sensory receptor anywhere in them to receive sound....

Mustard greens are one of those fail-safe vegetables that anyone can cultivate and produce great harvests. I always grow way more than I need, so this year I’ve decided to allow some plants to mature to grow mustard seed. Yes, you read that correctly! Mustard greens produce mustard seeds as well as other greens for your next stir fry! Table of Contents Mustard is a fabulously versatile crop. Mustard grown for seed is usually allowed to bolt, but before it bolts, it can be grown as mustard greens as the entire plant is edible....

Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is parsley’s more refined, sophisticated cousin! It has a mild, sweet peppery flavor with hints of both parsley and aniseed. Its delicate, perishable leaves make it a very difficult herb to get hold of, so growing chervil at home makes perfect sense. Table of Contents Herb chervil is a key ingredient in French cooking and the herb bouquet known as ‘Fines Herbes’, combining fresh chervil, chives, parsley, and tarragon....

I no longer make hollyhock dolls, which means I had to figure out if I should be deadheading the flowers as I do with so many other plants. Turns out, the answer isn’t totally straightforward. My grandma would make dolls out of the hollyhocks that grew in her front yard, turning the large blossoms into skirts for her new companions. She taught us to do the same thing when my sister and I were young, so my mom never had to worry about deadheading her hollyhocks....

Indoor plants need to be fertilized to help them grow to their full potential and look stunning all year round. Natural houseplant fertilizers are a great option as they are safe, effective and provide a steady release of nutrients into the soil. In addition, they are eco-friendly and will even improve the quality of the potting soil over time. How do you fertilize houseplants naturally? Natural organic material can be used to provide nutrients to fertilize your houseplants naturally....

Before we get started, a bit of clarification is in order. Alkekengi officinarum Chinese lantern is a charming ornamental plant that can bring a touch of whimsy to your garden, with its delicate red-orange husks. Whether you grow it as a curiosity, or with the intention of using its stems for colorful autumn bouquets, this perennial will provide an unexpected source of bright fall color. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

So, which type should you plant, and when? Winter is a time when most crops go dormant or have died off for the season in many areas, leaving a brown, slumbering landscape in the garden. But there are a number of vegetables that can be grown in the winter. Onions can be planted in the fall to begin their growth cycle and get a jump on the next season, for an early harvest....